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ID S1251
ID S1251Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a duty of the Attorney General.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; AMENDING SECTION 67-1401, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to clarify and expand the duties of the Attorney General, specifically granting the Attorney General the power to seek court orders for declaratory and injunctive relief against any individual or entity that violates an Idaho statute creating a legal duty or prohibition, even if the statute doesn't explicitly provide a civil cause of action for the state to enforce it. This means the Attorney General can pursue legal action to stop violations of state law when no other specific legal avenue for the state exists, and any injunction granted will be sufficient to prevent further violations. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1251/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1251.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1251SOP.pdf |
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